Care Assistant - 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity

Wellburn Care Homes; Ashington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Ashington is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential support and care to residents. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily tasks and promoting the independence of individuals in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate nature and be eager to grow within the team. There are excellent training opportunities and a culture of recognition for efforts made by staff.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Ongoing wellbeing and mental health initiatives

Home and Tech Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Shooting Star Award

£500 refer a friend scheme

Staff Lottery

Birthday wishes – monthly prize draw

Qualifications

• Must have a caring and compassionate nature.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to take part in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks such as meals and personal care.
• Encourage resident independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Kindness

Dedication

Ability to assist with personal care

Encouraging independence

Job description

Overview

Role overview

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

About the company

A little bit about us

Here at Wellburn, our lovely family run business operates a little differently to a lot of other businesses. We don’t hire robots. We hire people. Everyone is different, and we love that. Our recruitment policy is as much to do with personality as it is about qualifications. We need you to fit in and be part of the team. Part of the family.

About the role

Our Care Assistants at Wellburn are the backbone of what we do. They provide top quality care to our residents. We are looking for hard working, dedicated, lovely people who will go the extra mile for our residents.

The Care Assistant role is not always glamourous, but it’s one of the most important, rewarding jobs out there. Our Care Assistants always have the residents health and wellbeing in mind by assisting with daily tasks such as with meals, personal care, providing one-to-one support and encouraging independence. Being kind and caring is key the Care Assistant role, and with great training opportunities and career progression, there’s no better time to apply.

Sounding good? We want to hear from you!

Benefits

As well as working alongside a dedicated team, working at Wellburn also brings extra benefits including:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Ongoing wellbeing and mental health initiatives
• Home and Tech Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Shooting Star Award – to recognise staff who go above and beyond
• £500 refer a friend scheme*
• Staff Lottery
• Birthday wishes – prize draw each month to have your birthday off.

subject to terms

Apply

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THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A FULL ENHANCED DBS CHECK, IN LINE WITH WELLBURN CARE HOMES SAFEGUARDING POLICY.

*We are not currently able to offer sponsorship for this role.*